About
Jounieh Bay is a crescent-shaped bay on the Mediterranean coast of Lebanon, lying north of Beirut. It is the kind of place that suits a visitor who wants both a day by the sea and an evening out, with the coastline and the town's lively waterfront close together.
The coast and the views
The bay is known for its curve of coastline and its turquoise water, set against the mountains that rise behind the town. Many visitors come simply to walk along the shore, sit by the water and watch the light change over the hills.
The cable car to the Our Lady of Lebanon shrine is one of the most talked-about ways to see the bay. The ride gives an aerial view of the water and the surrounding mountains, and it is a good choice for anyone who wants to see the landscape from above rather than from the road.
Things to do around the bay
- Relax on the shore, with the beach clubs and resorts close at hand.
- Stroll or sit at the marina, where boats and the waterfront make a pleasant setting.
- Eat at the seaside restaurants along the bay.
- Take the cable car up to the shrine for the views.
- Enjoy the nightlife for which the town is known once the evening begins.
Jounieh suits a mix of visitors: those who want quiet time by the water, those who want good food and company, and those who want to combine the two with a sense of the wider Lebanese coast. Because the bay offers a choice of pace, a visit can be as relaxed or as lively as you choose.